Country Houses in Porto

How friendly was the staff. How quiet was the place. The proximity to a small picturesque town. Excellent breakfast.

Lovely old garden, park-like museum. The house contains a lot of antiques, much cooler even than in the museum. Very nice and quiet place with a green garden and lots of plants. Big parking, fresh air!

Situated out of the village this is a beautiful, calm and soothing place to enjoy the forest and the sounds of the water outside. Breakfast was great and so was the host. :) Can really recommend this place.

My partner and I recently had the immense pleasure of staying at Alma Peregrina, and I cannot sing its praises loudly enough! It was a truly special experience and now a treasured memory. Perfect setting, just off the Camino, peacefulness permeates through the entire property. Diogo and Flavia are perfect hosts, warm and welcoming. The room has many thoughtful touches, including an incredibly comfortable bed and high-quality linens. We also really appreciated the foot bath and handmade bath bomb after a long day cycling! What truly sets Alma Peregrina apart is the hospitality. We were celebrating a birthday and had an evening together that felt like a reunion of old friends. It was a perfect night with food and drinks; they went above and beyond with a delicious cake and handmade gift. I was incredibly touched. Diogo's recommendations for nearby sights and restaurants in Porto were spot on and hidden gems we wouldn't have found ourselves. Breakfast was an absolute feast! The fresh home grown tomatoes, perfectly ripe, were some of the best produce I've tasted in Portugal.

It was outstanding! I don't give a 10 too offen but this Casa deserves it ! The reality is better than the pictures, it is usually the other way around 30min from Porto center by car, you can park on the property The pool was available too Excellent staff and communication Great breakfast Rooms incl. bathrooms are new and overall very high standards Good price for value

Need to follow Quinta Do Rua Sousa to find this property on Sat Nav. We drove to the property following one route with narrow cobbled windy roads ( width of 1 car), but exited via a much easier route where we passed quite a few bars, restaurants and shops (7 min drive). There is nothing within walking distance. Property directions have no reference to “Dream Corner by Waterfalls”, as listed on Booking.Com, you are met with two white electronic gates. However, when you are there, it fits the description of the property and it’s surroundings - it is beautiful. When you arrive at the property, the Bell is situated on the gate of property No. 102 ( not 112).You are likely to be met by the owner ‘Osario’ and his dog, who will then let you into next electronic gate No. 114 which is the actual property. You can drive to the rooms to unload luggage, then park in close-by different area about 100mtrs away. Osario speaks Portuguese and Spanish - very little English. Other staff ( gardener and housekeeping) are very pleasant and engaging. Our room was beautiful with modern bathroom, mini-fridge, lovely comfortable bed&pillows, luxury organic toiletries including salt scrub. Efficient A/C, only thing you can hear at night is the river fast- flowing. We also had exclusive use of a separate fully fitted kitchen (no oven), inc coffee machine, kettle, microwave, hob etc. Attention to detail is special to this place. There is a separate building with washing machine, ( inc. detergent and fabric conditioner), plenty of places to naturally dry your washing. There is also a charcoal BBQ inc coals and utensils, a swimming pool overlooking the river with sun loungers, lots of seating areas within the gardens with comfy outdoor furniture/ gazebos. You are given pool towels too. My husband went fishing for the morning and caught a few small bream, our dog was able to roam free and made use of the large fields at the side of the buildings.

The whole casa and the room itslef were very clean and spacious. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that for minimum pay I get that comfort and cleanliness. The host was caring and attentive, though not speaking English. They responded positively on our late check-in. There is nothing spectacular about the casa's location; yet it is a perfect overnight stop at the end of Northern Portugal or Douro Valley day trip - a secluded refuge from the bustling Porto, which is just 20 minutes away.

They paid close attention to detail which made it such a pleasant stay. The beds were extremely comfortable and we were greatful to have blackout blinds and aircon. Very clean, well thought out place. The owners were very accomodating and made us feel welcomed. Thank you!

You have a full huge and well equiped apartment for you. The hosts (Carla and Jose) are super friendly. The bed is AMAZINGLY confortable. The place is really tranquil and the beach of Esmoriz is near enough to reach walking. I fully recommend it.